Posts Categorized: Fundraisers

Last year I was fortunate to meet a very special family and help celebrate the life of Maxie. This October will be the fourth birthday of Maxie’s that his family has to spend without him. Maxie’s Birthday Benefit will be celebrated again at Golden Road Brewing on October 12th from 12pm – 4pm and will be in support of First Candle. First Candle funds important research into the causes of Stillbirth, SIDS, and SUDC; educates parents and caretakers about safe sleep; and supports grieving parents with… Read more »

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by Steven Greenberg Sunday August 24th was the Brain Tumor Society Los Angeles Walk. My mom and I woke up bright and early, which I wasn’t so excited about, and set out for a day in the burning sun. I didn’t know much about brain tumors and in my mind I was simply going to help her photograph an event. However, my opinions were drastically changed while I was there. I realized that brain tumors can affect anyone. I met… Read more »

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We met when our boys were in 4th grade. We bonded over other challenges the kids were going through at that stage. Then a few years later, I heard these words from Ellen, which turned out to be the first of 3 friends that year to share the words “he has GBM”. By the 3rd time, I knew more about it than my friend who had just been diagnosed! I didn’t hesitate when Ellen asked if I would photograph the Los Angeles Brain… Read more »

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On July 17th everyone looked forward to a night of laughter, and…tumors? Sounds odd but the pairing works quite well for NETumor Humor. NETumor Humor is an annual comedy benefit and raffle based out of Los Angeles on a mission to aid research and awareness of Carcinoid/NeuroEndocrine Tumor (NET) Cancer through comedy. NET Cancer requires a different treatment than your ol’ everyday run-of-the-mill cancer and could look like other cancers but a misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis could be deadly to… Read more »

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Charlie John Cash was born on 2/27/13 via EXIT procedure. He has an undiagnosed syndrome and is still currently residing in the NICU. I feel blessed to have met another amazing family. Thank you Jerrica and Owen for connecting us. Jerrica, you are a beacon of strength to all who know you, and Owen, you are quite simply the happiest baby I have ever met, what a role model you are for your little buddy Charlie!Alina and Brandon, thank… Read more »

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It is my goal, through photography and Life Happens – Choose 2bepositive™ to help empower each person to be true; to find the strength within; to handle life with grace; to pursue passion, and to learn what happiness and being positive means. My wish is to bring a little happiness to other people’s lives who are going through a difficult time. It saddens me that in order to enjoy something or to feel better (physically, emotionally, and mentally) it usually… Read more »

“Life is full of bumps,”….”the roller coaster of life is bumpy,”…..”the road of life has many twists and turns, ups and downs,” These words describe what happens in life and people say these anecdotes to one another sometimes to try to comprehend “what life has to offer us” or to dismiss the reality of what some people go through and live with on a daily basis. I have been made aware of The Revay family, who have been on this… Read more »

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Last week I had the opportunity to photograph NAMIWalks Los Angeles for the 2nd time. This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week and I am sharing several links which take our society one step closer to breaking stigmas, educating, and helping others. I hope you will take the time to share this too, and help raise awareness. Thank you 1. I’m so proud of my friend Randi Silverman. Please watch the movie Illness to understand what those of us who raise families with Mental Illnesses… Read more »

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NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness. NAMI is changing how Americans view people with mental illness, and ensuring that help and hope are available to those in need by providing free education, resources and support. When you realize the startling FACTS that mental illness affects 1 in 4 or 60 million Americans every year (everyone knows someone), organizations like NAMI become increasingly important as one can’t help but realize it’s time to take action as said in Jennifer Hudson’s PSA. Worth Magazine… Read more »